A few weeks ago, I wore this layered up ensemble. Lots of attention to detail and care went into this outfit. So, I thought I'd let you know step-by-step how I put it all together. You guys, ready? :D

STEP 1: OK. So, I rolled two steps into one here, but I mean who wants to see just a lace bodysuit on a mannequin? Haha. As you can see, I wore the bodysuit underneath my thrifted white dress. That asymmetrical overlay is fantastic and the main reason why I bought the dress in the first place.^_^

STEP 2: So, as things stand, what I've got is...not that impressive. Hehe. So, I added a black pleated high low skirt. Now, things are starting to look up! :DI probably could have gotten away with stopping there, but I felt like I could be even more creative.I wanted to add a little more texture and contrast.

STEP 3: So, I pulled my thrifted buttoned shrug over the entire outfit and voila! F*cking radtastic.:DNow, I've got rippled fabric on one side, contrasting smooth fabric on the other side, sheer lace peeking through at the wrists and chunky knit fabric on top.The view from all sides looked pretty rad, too!

How my outfit looks from every angle is of utmost importance, especially when I do super layered up looks like this one. For me, it's just a part of the "art show," so to speak.I want on-lookers to get different feelings depending on their viewpoint.Here you can see how the outfit looks from the back.

I carried all of my loot in this silver studded backpack. I had other black bags I could have used, but this one held the most stuff and it added some edginess to the look.I finished everything off with faux leather zipper leggings, bright blue tights underneath and reflective sunglasses for pops of color.

I've noticed that my layered up looks tend to be dark monochrome. Heh. I'm going to see what I can do to change that. Obviously, I wanted these looks to have a darkness to them. It's hard to be mysterious in bright colors.>_< I'll see what I can do about creating more colorful, layered up outfits. :D

Questions and comments are welcome! I hope you found this useful! ﻿<3﻿

I think this is as close to my phone-it-in-too-lazy-to-be-clever outfits as it will get.I did very little of value the day these photos were taken and in my humble opinion that means I had an exceptionally fine day. Heh.It was surprisingly temperate for mid-November, but I nevertheless decided to pile on two over-sized cardigans.I added some grandpa-like high rise corduroy cigarette pants, mashed a frumpy olive hat on my head and sealed the deal with granny cat eye glasses.Hobo magnifique.^_^

I needed something to keep my fragile toothpick of a neck warm and this taupe scarf did the trick. In a previous post I mentioned that I picked up a few scarves from my sponsor, Oasap. This is one of them and it's just $7.90.It goes perfectly with my vintage cardigan, I have to say. I'm quite pleased. :PYou might recognize this supremely nerdy and kick ass shirt from mygiveaway post. I've had it in my wish list since the day I first laid eyes on it.I mean, it's a pixelated Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Carl Sagan fist bumping in the middle of the cosmos. It's so epic!Hahaha. YES! <3I felt like I really needed something to spice up this rather normal-looking outfit and this shirt gets the job done.:D

This vintage men's cardigan from Barter's Closet is the shiz, man. The colors are perfect.I really, really, really need to wear this cardigan more often. I feel like it's the kind of cardigan that most people would gloss over at a vintage shop or even consider an "ugly sweater."I dunno why, but it's a real treasure for me.Even if it is unattractive, I think it has character. Maybe this cardigan and I have some things in common? Hehe.Anyway, I don't think the whole outfit would have been the same without it.<3

Don't worry! I'm wearing high waisted shorts under there. :DDDThis is a very simple outfit, so I did my best to add aesthetic interest through the use of varied textures and a healthy dose of bright patterns.

My vision for this look was a dark, 80's vibe. Maybe it's just me, but when I watched movies from the 80s, the city scenes were quite disconcerting, especially those of New York City. Everywhere seemed dingy and laden with graffiti and the alleys always seemed so mysterious and not in a very good way.

Of course, this is just what it's like during the daytime. Haha. At night, it seemed that you really wouldn't want to be out and about because a knife wielding skater gang might come after you. o_O O_oMaybe I just didn't watch the right movies....Hehe. Anyway, I wanted to create an outfit that would be fit for a tough city girl from the 80s.I didn't want to be scary, though. Just rough around the edges.;D

I couldn't help adding these gold glitter suspender tights to the mix. It was actually warm enough to wear them and they sexed up the outfit a bit, I guess. I don't know. I don't really see myself as "sexy." Just the thought makes me laugh. I think the better word to use would be..."interesting?" *shrug*

You do need a certain level of confidence to pull of this look, though. This is even more the case when you add the suspender tights, because they will get people's attention. When my partner and I went out to brunch, the girl behind the counter immediately looked at my thighs and then up at my face. Haha. I thought to myself: "Yes, I know. Also, I don't care." Heh. Certainly, this look isn't everyone's cup of tea.

I loved wearing this outfit, though. So, f*cking whatever, man. Anyway, as you can see, the outfit is really bare bones without the textures of the toggle cardigan and scarf. The retro flip glasses also added some much needed oomph.I broke my first pair and I had been wearing them in their broken state for a long time. Hehe. Basically, I couldn't flip the shades because a hinge snapped. I finally got a chance to replace them, though. ^_^ Ultimately, it is the rad multi-color vintage sweaterthat carries the outfit.

I got the sweater through my clothing swap group and I'm very happy with it. The colors are rich, retro and awesome. :D It appears to be handmade and there aren't any tags inside.It's scratchy as hell, though, so I'm confident that it's 100% wool. Still, the sweater is incredibly warm and cozy. <3

Hey, what gives? o_O Haha. Well, I just wanted to show you guys what my partner had worn. I always get a kick out of this upcycled vintage auto repair jacket. The name patch and zebra collar are just priceless. Haha.My partner has had it for more than a decade and its pretty battle-worn.

When my partner grabbed the jacket to put it on, he balked at the number of holes in the sleeves and he was visibly upset about it. I asked him if he was careful with the jacket when he wore it or if he generally abuses it. He paused at the question and then said, "Ohhhh. I remember. I used to do poi in this jacket." Hahaha. This brought back so many memories. It's true. My partner used to spin fire and he was really amazing at it. But yeah, that probably explains why there are burn holes in the sleeves. ;P

The shirt he picked out is pretty awesome, too. He's such a nerd and his love for retro video games is just one of the many reasons why I simply adore him. I think that we sometimes look like quite the odd couple when we go out. I'm....rather unpredictable with my style of dress, but my partner is consistently casual.He'll often wear a nerdy t-shirt or an old punk t-shirt, so you can imagine how different he and I may look on occasion.;D He supports my creativity, though, and he's never embarrassed to be seen with me, though sometimes I think he should be. Haha. <3He isn't bothered by the people who stare.

He doesn't try to change me and fully accepts me. One thing is for sure: I'm f*cking lucky to have him!

Hi! I'm Anna <3

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*﻿

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